Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

On Science and Precaution in the Management of Technological Risk: A Synthesis Report of case studies[1999]

The aim of the present research project was to examine, in an open-minded and interdisciplinary fashion, some of the key conceptual issues arising in the application of ‘science’ and ‘precaution’ to...

Abstract: In the daily practice of science for policy, as experienced by governmental agencies which inform the policy and the public on the state and outlook of the environment, there is a pressing...

Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

The Problem Formulation and Options Assessment (PFOA) provides a framework for identifying the crucial societal needs that could be satisfied by introducing a GM crop into an agricultural system, and...

The present chapter focuses on recommending a set of tools and policy options to manage potential risks and to enhance potential benefits derived from applications of gene modification (GM) of plants...

Designed to complement technical biosafety-assessment training courses in developing countries, this workbook provides a background for the practical application of biosafety review procedures using...

A biosafety handbook created by a group of scientists from a broad range of disciplines to help consumers and policy-makers evaluate likely impacts of genetically engineered organisms in a variety of...

Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

This document provides a comprehensive review of information and data relevant to the environmental risk assessment of the protein phosphinothricin-N-acetyl transferase (PAT) produced in genetically...

This document provides a comprehensive review of the information and data relevant to the environmental risk assessment of Cry3Bb1, a protein encoded by a gene isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis...

1.5.1. Step 1: “Identification of any novel genotypic and phenotypic characteristics associated with the living modified organism that may have adverse effects on biological diversity in the likely potential receiving environment, taking also into account risks to human health” (133)▼

Information contained in this document focuses on how to evaluate the differences between the way transgenic plants and their non-transgenic counterparts interact with the environment in managed and...

This document summarises the information available on the source of Bacillus thuringiensis δ- endotoxin genes, the structure and properties of the toxins they encode, unique mechanisms of action, use...

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources[2007]

This background study paper gives an overview of current research regarding the full range of possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food...

Fitness and beyond: Preparing for the arrival of GM crops with ecologically important novel characters[2009]

Abstract: The seemingly inexorable expansion of global human population size, significant increases in the use of biofuel crops and the growing pressures of multifunctional land-use have intensified...

The requirement for environmental risk assessment (ERA) of genetically engineered (GE) plants prior to large scale or commercial introduction into the environment is well established in national laws...

1.5.2. Step 2: “Evaluation of the likelihood of adverse effects being realized, taking into account the level and kind of exposure of the likely potential receiving environment to the living modified organism” (14)▼

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources[2007]

This background study paper gives an overview of current research regarding the full range of possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food...

An assessment of factors affecting the likelihood of horizontal transfer of recombinant plant DNA to bacterial recipients in the soil and phytosphere[2003]

This document summarizes the scientific knowledge on horizontal gene transfer in soil bacteria with specific reference to the putative transfer of genes from transgenic crops expressing resistance to...

Hybridization and introgression between Brassica napus and Brassica rapa in the Netherlands[2011]

Hybridization between cultivated crops and their wild relatives can lead to introgression of genes from one species to another, providing a potential for preserving and recombining (modified) traits...

The requirement for environmental risk assessment (ERA) of genetically engineered (GE) plants prior to large scale or commercial introduction into the environment is well established in national laws...

1.5.3. Step 3: “Evaluation of the consequences should these adverse effects be realized” (25)▼

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources[2007]

This background study paper gives an overview of current research regarding the full range of possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food...

Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (Vector ZMIR39) in Event MON 88017 corn (OECD Unique Identifier: MON-88Ø17-3) (006502) and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab Delta-Endotoxin and the Genetic Material Necessary for its Production in Corn (006430)[2005]

This Fact Sheet is divided into the following sections: I. Description of the Plant-Incorporated Protectant (PIP) II. Background III. Terms and Conditions of the Registration IV.

Hybridization and introgression between Brassica napus and Brassica rapa in the Netherlands[2011]

Hybridization between cultivated crops and their wild relatives can lead to introgression of genes from one species to another, providing a potential for preserving and recombining (modified) traits...

"Bioconfinement", as defined by the committee writing the report are a set of biological techniques (such as induced sterility) used to prevent transgenic animals, plants, and microbes from escaping...

Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources[2007]

This background study paper gives an overview of current research regarding the full range of possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food...

Fitness and beyond: Preparing for the arrival of GM crops with ecologically important novel characters[2009]

Abstract: The seemingly inexorable expansion of global human population size, significant increases in the use of biofuel crops and the growing pressures of multifunctional land-use have intensified...

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources[2007]

This background study paper gives an overview of current research regarding the full range of possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food...

The guidelines on biosafety in Kenya focuses on trans boundary movement of GMOs resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological...

Abstract: During the period 2002-10, FAO undertook an intense activity of biosafety capacity development, largely centred on enhancing the capacities of regulators and other technical staff involved...

Monitoring of Genetically Modified Organisms. A policy paper representing the view of the National Environment Agencies in Austria and Switzerland and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation in Germany[2011]

Table of Contents: ZUSAMMENFASSUNG SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2 MONITORING IS BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF GMOS 2.1 Introduction 2.